Richie Fields - "Losing You"

Newcomer Richie Fields returns with his second single from his upcoming album on Joint Journey Records.  Does the baritone vocalist, who recalls classic stylists, have a winner on his hands with "Losing You?" Will the song find a home at country radio?

It’s very easy to get lost in a Richie Fields song.  From the first time the man sings the comparisons to classic stylists likes Ronnie Milsap and Conway Twitty are unavoidable.  The comparison to Twitty is particularly strong here on this single as Richie passionately pleads to the woman in his life about how much he wants to make things works.

Written by Wynn Varble and Gerald Smith, “Losing You” is a cleverly written song which uses “I’m afraid I’m Losing You” in the verses to play out a conversation on a broken-down cell phone.  It’s a new twist on an old theme and when added with Richie Fields’ vocals, the song works. 

The only thing that may hold back the song a little bit is the production.  While thoroughly modern and likable, I can’t help but feel that the mix is emphasized more than Fields’ strong vocals.  This production leaves Fields and his team in a dilemma because with a slightly tuned-down mix, Richie would most certainly have himself a hit here.  As it is, It may still be a hit but “Losing You” isn’t nearly as memorable as it should be.

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